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Higher Information Systems Entry Requirements
Standard Grade in Computing Studies - Credit Grade in all aspects
Intermediate 2 Information Systems – Grade A or B
The Course
Using Information - This unit allows students to develop knowledge and understanding of the principles, features and
purposes of information and the systems used to retrieve, create and manipulate information. It also develops knowledge
and understanding of the wide-ranging implications of the growing use of ICT within society. It provides an opportunity
to develop practical skills in the use of contemporary information handling.
Relational Database Systems - This unit is designed to develop a knowledge and understanding of the principles
of relational database systems and provides an opportunity to apply this knowledge to solve problems through the use
of contemporary hardware and software.
The Internet - This unit is designed to develop knowledge and understanding of networking hardware; common
internet protocols; internet services and resources; current national and international rules and policing policies;
browsing; security; HTML and site design; contemporary developments; web authoring.
Progression
Successful completion of this course can lead to a number of opportunities, from further education (HNC, HND, and University
Degree) to employment (Computing, IT, Science, Banking, Offices, Retail, Insurance Companies, Graphic Design, Engineering,
Electronics, etc.).
Core Skills
A pass at Higher Information Systems gives automatic certification in the Core Skills of Information Technology, Critical Thinking, Planning and Organising and Reviewing and Evaluating at Higher level.
Higher Information Systems counts for the following points for university entrance under UCAS:
A pass at Higher - 72 points
B pass at Higher - 60 points
C pass at Higher - 48 points
INT2 Information Systems Entry Requirements
Standard Grade in Computing Studies
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